offer resources for best practices in the field and on-going training on diversity issues

engage our community partners in social justice education initiatives grounded in strength-based practices to demonstrate the university’s commitment to providing opportunities and access to underresourced populations

work collaboratively with other campus units in the development new programs that meaningfully address existing performance gaps for current populations on campus

represent the university by serving as the institutional liaison to various community and governmental bodies addressing diversity

assist in advancing recruitment and retention efforts that help in creating and sustaining a diverse student body

provide support in the efforts to deliver a workforce climate for attracting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and administration

offer guidance and technical assistance to the university President as well as administration, faculty, staff, and students regarding diversity issues